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Altria has announced that it is creating two new divisions, one for core tobacco products like cigarettes another unit for innovative products like vaping devices.
The new “core” division will comprise Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, US Smokeless Tobacco Co., Nat Sherman, and its line of premium cigarettes and cigars. The new core unit will be headed by Jody Begley, who most recently served as president and general manager of Altria’s Nu Mark company.
The new “innovative” division, led by Brian Quigley, currently president and c.e.o. of US Smokeless Tobacco Co., will focus on non-combustible products like nicotine-containing oral products, e-vapor, and other inhalable products.
Altria is also creating a new position, chief growth officer, to help identify and act on strategically important priories. The company’s first c.g.o. is K.C. Crosthwaite, currently president and c.e.o. of Philip Morris USA.